Ludwig van Beethoven’s 5th Symphony
In order for one to grasp the sheer, immense talents of Ludwig van Beethoven, it must first be understood just how much of a musical genius he was. He is considered one of the greatest composers of our time. What makes Beethoven’s story so unique is the fact that he experienced hearing loss due to tinnitus and also brought on by a febrile illness. Although not formally diagnosed, Beethoven made this known in letters to close friends. His hearing loss was slowly progressive; giving him some measure of being able to still conduct and compose but remained a Continue reading...